costumes

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The dancing isn’t always smooth, the costumes struck me as a road show idea of New York cool, and the acting didn’t do much to compensate for some of the book’s less subtle moments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Afterward the beau monde had a few days to find new costumes for the Monday Mayday masquerade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In the weeks leading to Thursday, Colbert auctioned off a raft of props and costumes featured on the show, as well as pieces of set including a giant illuminated sign.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Eleven Irish traditional musicians stood side-by-side in elaborate costumes, some meeting for the first time only hours before the performance.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“Who doesn’t? We still have a giant tub of hats and costumes in our basement. My brothers run around in their superhero gear all the time. It is so annoying.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan